Śivakanyāvratapatī
Śivakanyāvratapatī (शिवकन्याव्रतपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the vow observed by Shiva's daughter”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Śivakanyāvratapatī (शिवकन्याव्रतपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the vow observed by Shiva's daughter”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Śivakanyāvratapatī (शिवकन्याव्रतपति, IAST: Śivakanyāvratapatī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord of the vow observed by Shiva's daughter”. Composed of śiva (auspicious; name of the deity), kanyā (maiden, daughter), vrata (sacred vow, observance), and pati (lord, master), this name celebrates Vishnu as the divine object of the austere vow undertaken by Pārvatī — Shiva's daughter-like devotee or daughter-figure — in her quest to attain Him.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The parenthetical vrataprītāya ('one dear to the vow') deepens the meaning: Vishnu is not only the goal of the vow but is delighted by it, reciprocating with grace. This name likely alludes to the tapas of Pārvatī or a similar divine feminine figure who observed rigorous vows to unite with the Supreme. It beautifully illustrates the Vaishnava principle that sincere vows (vrata) draw the Lord's loving attention.
This epithet is attributed to Lord Vishnu in the Sahasranāma, reflecting His relationship with devoted female aspirants. The name Vratapatī alone is more usable as a given name; the full compound is best retained as an epithet for devotional recitation.
Scriptural source
Śivakanyāvratapatī appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Śivakanyāvratapatī — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord of the vow observed by Shiva's daughter
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Śivakanyāvratapatī mean?
Śivakanyāvratapatī is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord of the vow observed by Shiva's daughter”.
Is Śivakanyāvratapatī a boy or girl name?
Śivakanyāvratapatī is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Śivakanyāvratapatī?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Śivakanyāvratapatī aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Śivakanyāvratapatī?
The Chaldean name number of Śivakanyāvratapatī is 4.
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